(500) Days of Summer
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in director Marc Webb's wry, nonlinear romantic comedy about a man who falls head over heels for a woman who doesn't believe in love. Tom (Gordon-Levitt) is an aspiring architect who currently earns his living as a greeting card writer. Upon encountering his boss' beautiful new secretary, Summer (Deschanel), Tom discovers that the pair have plenty in common despite the fact that she's seemingly out of his league; for starters, they both love the Smiths, and they're both fans of surrealist artist Magritte. Before long Tom is smitten. All he can think about is Summer. Tom believes deeply in the concept of soul mates, and he's finally found his. Unfortunately for Tom, Summer sees true love as the stuff of fairy tales, and isn't looking for romance. Undaunted and undeterred by his breezy lover's casual stance on relationships, Tom summons all of his might and courage to pursue Summer and convince her that their love is real. more..
Director: Marc Webb
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Grace Moretz, Matthew Gray Gubler
Here is a rare movie that begins by telling us how it will end and is about how the hero has no idea why.
It's a feat of star acting, and it helps make (500) Days not just bitter or sweet but everything in between.
Something seldom seen: an original romantic comedy.
A different kind of love story: an honest one that takes a piece out of you.
Much like Annie Hall did for a previous generation, (500) Days of Summer may be the movie that best captures a contemporary romantic sensibility.
Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy or Musical)
American Cinema Editors (2010)
Best Comedy Movie
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2010)
Location Professional of the Year - Features
California on Location Awards (2009)
Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Comedy
Casting Society of America (2010)
Best Picture
Central Ohio Film Critics Association (2010)
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